It is a link in the canal system between the Seine and the canals of northern France.

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It gave its name to two French (Click link for more info and facts about département) départements: (Click link for more info and facts about Oise) Oise and (Click link for more info and facts about Val-d'Oise) Val-d'Oise.

See also: (Click link for more info and facts about Rivers of France) Rivers of France